Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. John Kennedy, Cello - Frederick Riddle, Viola. Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a; Bax: The Garden of Fand; R.Strauss: Don Quixote. Brahms: Sir Thomas treats this work as lovingly as it deserves to be treated. Bax: After Beecham’s premiere of this work in 1931, Bax wrote to Harriet Cohen; ..."last night’s performance was the most beautiful orchestral experience of my life ...". R.Strauss: John Kennedy(father of Nigel) in the role of Don Quixote & Frederick Riddle as Sancho Panza proceed to give outstanding accounts in their respective solo parts.